Statement of significance:

Impressive early twentieth century building, despite some loss of architectural integrity. Good example of the persistence of Victorian Classical influences. Special social and historical interest as a former School of Arts. Local significance.

Date significance updated: 23 Oct 99

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History

Historical notes:

Waverley had an earlier School of Arts, which operated in the 1850's. Many early Council meetings were held there. It was many decades however before a replacement was built. The present building was erected in 1914. Still in community use. (Dowd, pp. 219-220).

Historic themes

Australian theme (abbrev)

New South Wales theme

Local theme

8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life

Social institutions-Activities and organisational arrangements for the provision of social activities

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Assessment of significance

SHR Criteria a)[Historical significance]

Impressive early twentieth century building, despite some loss of architectural integrity. Good example of the persistence of Victorian Classical influences. Special social and historical interest as a former School of Arts. Local significance.